BIRMINGHAM, AL —
OSHA Inspection: PROGRESS INDUSTRIES, INC.
Complaint inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of PROGRESS INDUSTRIES, INC. in 3585 VANN ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235 (NAICS 333291). OSHA activity number 340744945.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- PROGRESS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Site address
- 3585 VANN ROAD
- City
- BIRMINGHAM
- State
- AL
- ZIP
- 35235
- Mailing
- P.O. BOX 29, TRUSSVILLE, AL 35173
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 333291
- Employees
- 25
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
7 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Nov 5, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that employees were exposed to struck-by and crushed-by hazards: a) On or about 06/30/2015 - Painting area, the Clarklift forklift, model #OY 180D, serial #Y1425D68-2001469, was not provided with a seat belt.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1000
- — Z (S) $2000
1910.107 C05
- Issued
- Nov 5, 2015
- Abate by
- Dec 10, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,400 · Current $1,200 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.107(c)(5): Electrical Equipment not approved for locations containing both deposits of readily ignitable residues and explosive vapors was present in spraying area(s): a) On or about 6/30/15 - Painting area, two 600VAC/30A electrical switch boxes that were not approved for use in an area containing deposits of ignitable residues and explosive vapors were present in the spraying area. b) On or about 6/30/15 - Painting area, a 120VAC radio that was not approved for use in an area containing deposits of ignitable residues and explosive vapors was present in the spraying area.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1200
- — Z (S) $2400
1910.107 E09
- Issued
- Nov 5, 2015
- Abate by
- Nov 18, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
2590
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.107(e)(9): Flammable liquids for use in spraying operations were transferred from one container to another without both containers being effectively bonded and grounded to prevent discharge sparks of static electricity: a) On or about 06/29/15 - Painting area, flammable liquids used in spraying operations were being transferred without both containers being effectively bonded.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.107 G02
- Issued
- Nov 5, 2015
- Abate by
- Dec 3, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2): All spraying areas were not kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary. Scrapers, spuds, or other such tools used for cleaning purposes were not of nonsparking material: a) On or about 6/30/2015 - Painting area, the spraying area was not kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues and tools used for cleaning purposes were not made of nonsparking material.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1000
- — Z (S) $2000
1910.107 G03
- Issued
- Nov 5, 2015
- Abate by
- Dec 24, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.107(g)(3): Residue scrapings and debris contaminated with residue were not immediately removed from the premises and properly disposed of: a) On or about 06/30/15 - Painting area, residual scrapings and debris contaminated with residue was not immediately removed from the premises and properly disposed of.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.134 C01
- Issued
- Nov 5, 2015
- Abate by
- Dec 10, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
10802590
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i)-(ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use: a) On or about 6/30/15 - Painting area, a respirator program had not been established and implemented for a painter required to wear a 3M Paint Project Respirator, 6000 Series when applying coatings to structural components.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.157 C01
- Issued
- Nov 5, 2015
- Abate by
- Dec 3, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries: a) On or about 6/30/15 - South wall of painting area, a fire extinguisher was not mounted.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 340744945.
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